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R391 VJO

1997 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,730 mi
Last recorded24,730 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 VJO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Jul 2014 24,730 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,024 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2009 20,713 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 May 2009 20,713 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 20,682 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,142 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,069 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,505 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,505 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS125?

Based on 51,570 MOT tests across 7,988 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
1,061
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
7,988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,940
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,706
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,383
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,199
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,094
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R391 VJO is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 20,185 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,940 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R391 VJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R391 VJO registered?

R391 VJO is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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